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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,369.07 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,369.07 and 296.25 is: 444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,369.07 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,369.07 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,369.07 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 405,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,586.99/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.43

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